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Called the Board meeting of Wednesday, September 1, 2010 to order and asked those in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. After the Pledge, asked for a roll of those officers present. Answering the roll call were Trustees Limberg, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Garcia and Short. Also in attendance were Clerk Fenton, Public Works Director Presson, Building and Zoning Administrator/Fire Chief Flaugher, Treasurer Henry, Police Chief Schardan, Comptroller Brussatti, Ron Motil, and two reporters.

Asked for a motion to amend the agenda to include a proposal from Computron in the amount of $1,298.92 for one tape drive, seven data tapes and labor for the Police Department. Motion was made by Bell and seconded by Kostyshock. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Called for approval of the August 18th meeting minutes. Asked if there were any questions, additions or subtractions to the minutes as prepared by the Clerk. There were none. Motion to approve was made by Schmidt and seconded by Short. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Called for approval of the bills submitted for payment. Asked if there were any questions, additions or subtractions to the bills. There were none. Motion to pay was made by Limberg and seconded by Kostyshock. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Asked for a motion to appoint Ron Motil of Beatty and Motil Law Firm as Village Attorney. Motion was made by Bell and seconded by Schmidt. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell -yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried. Fenton administered the Oath of Office for Motil.

Presented a letter from Representative Shimkus regarding an "Open Office" program to be held at Village Hall; an Agreement/Funding Resolution from Madison County for the Keebler Road Project; and a letter of resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals from Bill Beatty. She read all communications in their entirety.

Asked for a motion to place the Communications on file. Motion was made by Short and seconded by Kostyshock. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Presented Ordinance 2010-18 authorizing a water service and pre-annexation agreement for property owned by Rose and Kenneth Bone, located at 5642 State Route 162, Glen Carbon, Illinois. He read the ordinance in its entirety.

Called for a motion to approve Ordinance 2010-18. Motion was made by Bell and seconded by Kostyshock. Mayor commented they need to double check the address, as the ordinance states it as Maryville. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Made a motion to approve the 2009/2010 Fiscal Year Audit. Second was made by Limberg. Schmidt commented the audit will be available on the website in the near future. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Made a motion to approve Change Order #8 to Plocher Construction for water system improvements in the amount of $1,320. Second was made by Short. Mayor explained this is the item that was paid on an emergency basis that he forgot to bring before the Board at the last meeting. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Commented his thanks to Joe Seminisin for his help in procuring funds for the Keebler road project, stating he has been instrumental in other fund awards. Commented on a conversation he had with Wigginton in which he indicated he took the State's Attorney job because he felt it was his duty to give back to his government and community.

Commented though not many meetings are held, Beatty was always very professional as chair and will be missed. With no further questions or comments, asked for a roll call. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Asked the percentage of completion at the Villages of Amberleigh. Flaugher estimated 75 to 80%. Discussion ensued. Schmidt asked about Villas at Remington. Flaugher responded there are several lots left. Discussion ensued regarding town homes and small lot homes outselling traditional large-lot homes.

Reported the walls for the water storage facility will be set on September 7th. Next, stated Keller will start paving of the trail this week or beginning of next. Stated they are finishing resolution of the drainage issues at the park. Next, stated the Village Hall front porch replacement is scheduled to begin next week.

Went to Mayor's Comments. Shared the press release from Grace and Hope Ministries regarding the scheduled run which also includes advertisement of the Fall Fest, as promised. Next, thanked Short and Flaugher for their work on the garbage container ordinance. Commented the biggest issue will be enforcement. Next, commented his confidence in Motil representing Maryville, as he lives here and cares deeply about the community.

With no further business to come before the meeting, asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Bell and seconded by Schmidt. Voting on the motion: Limberg - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.